Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andruw Jones likely will be sidelined four to six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee Tuesday.

Jones, hitting .165 with two home runs and seven runs batted in in the first year of a $36.2 million, two-year deal, went on the 15-day disabled list Saturday.

Briefly: Cincinnati called up outfielder Jay Bruce, its top prospect, from the minors. The Reds promoted the 21-year-old outfielder from Class AAA Louisville and designated first baseman Scott Hatteberg for assignment.

David Eckstein came off the disabled list and was back in Toronto’s starting lineup playing shortstop and batting ninth. Eckstein went on the DL on May 8 retroactive to a day earlier with a strained right hip flexor, which he tested in five rehab games before being cleared to be activated.

Pittsburgh shortstop Jack Wilson came off the disabled list and returned to the lineup for the first time since straining his left calf in the opening week of the season. The Pirates optioned rookie shortstop Brian Bixler to Class AAA Indianapolis.

Detroit placed Gary Sheffield on the 15-day disabled list with an oblique strain on his left side. The Tigers recalled first baseman Jeff Larish from Class AAA Toledo to take Sheffield’s place on the roster.

Arizona placed left fielder Eric Byrnes on the 15-day DL because of sore hamstrings.

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